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Jim Kotsonis to lead Ticketmaster Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific (APAC) is an incredibly exciting area for Ticketmaster with immense growth opportunities. Reflecting this importance, Jim Kotsonis has been appointed to the newly created role of Regional Vice President, Ticketmaster Asia Pacific (APAC). In this...
Ticketmaster commissions two-part film series looking at Australia’s path in returning to live events
Two short films commissioned by Ticketmaster – Radical Hope and Back To Live – explore the impact the pandemic has had on the live industry here in Australia. The documentaries give a behind the scenes look from the perspective of promoters, artists,...
Tim Minchin teams up with Live Nation’s Green Nation to support environmentally sustainable touring
Australian comedian, actor, and musician Tim Minchin has teamed up with promoter Live Nation’s Green Nation initiative and other key organisations, to support sustainability and minimising environmental impact while on tour.
Ticketmaster and Marvel Stadium renew partnership after successfully selling over 20 million tickets together
Ticketmaster Australia has announced that it has renewed its long-term partnership with the iconic Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The relationship, which will ultimately span over 30 years, has helped to deliver best-in-class technology to the world-renowned...
Optus Stadium host sold out 2021 AFL Grand Final, AFL utilise Ticketmaster technology for successful AFL finals series
With the 2021 AFL season interrupted by lockdowns around the country, Ticketmaster worked alongside Brisbane’s The Gabba, Perth’s Optus Stadium, and Tasmania’s UTAS Stadium, to deliver another successful AFL finals series.
#VAXTHENATION: Australia’s live entertainment industry launches national vaccination campaign
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is ramping up across the nation. In response, Australia’s $36.4 billion* Live Entertainment Industry is speaking out in a new campaign called #VAXTHENATION to encourage Australians to get vaccinated, and get our live industry back on...
We chat to Grande Experiences’ founder Bruce Peterson on bringing Van Gogh to multi-sensory digital art gallery THE LUME Melbourne
This spring, Bruce Peterson’s Grande Experiences is set to bring his immersive, multi-sensory art exhibition Van Gogh to Australia’s first permanently housed digital art gallery, THE LUME Melbourne. Ready to delight each of your senses, for their...
Understanding how Apple’s new privacy updates will affect Email Marketing
Apple have announced forthcoming privacy updates which will affect the way in which marketing emails can be tracked. Find out more about the update and what it means for you.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium hosts inaugural Townsville State of Origin clash
With only 10 days to prepare for the 2021 State of Origin opener, Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium successfully did what no other stadium has done in the event’s history. After the NRL was forced to move the game away from Victoria, the Queensland...
Optus Stadium hosts sold-out Dreamtime football match
Perth hosted more than 55,000 footy fans for a historic Dreamtime clash to remember. After announcing that the marquee match of the annual AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round, between Victorian sides Essendon and Richmond, would be played at Perth’s Optus Stadium for...
Ticketmaster launches Smart Help
We’ve introduced Smart Help to give fans access to the quickest and easiest customer support possible.
Australian Open had a successful run as first grand slam event of the year, despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Photo Credit: Tennis Australia/ David Mariuz
Sydney Royal Easter Show successfully makes a comeback after COVID-19
The Sydney Royal Easter Show, held annually over the Easter weekend, reached new heights in 2021 as it overcame COVID-19 restrictions. The show, which ran from Thursday 1 April to Monday 12 April, welcomed over 800,000 people through its gates across the event’s...